tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2020-04-07T09:39:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/extra-support-for-schools-and-parents-to-help-cope-with-coronavirus 2020-04-07T09:39:00+01:00

The Government has announced a package of support, including additional funding and high-quality resources, to help schools deal with the challenges posed by coronavirus.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/thousands-more-school-children-receiving-a-nutritious-breakfast 2018-11-02T00:00:02+00:00

Five hundred new or improved breakfast clubs signed up since March under government-funded programme worth up to £26 million

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/free-holiday-activities-and-meals-for-disadvantaged-families 2018-07-27T00:15:00+01:00

Children and Families Minister Nadhim Zahawi announces funding for thousands of families to benefit from free healthy meals and activities in the summer holidays.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-to-support-disadvantaged-families-during-the-holidays 2018-03-28T17:03:00+01:00

Organisations invited to apply for share of £2 million funding to run enrichment programmes during the school holidays.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-responds-to-consultation-on-disadvantage-support 2018-02-07T16:58:00+00:00

More disadvantaged pupils to benefit from additional support at school.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-data-shows-13-million-more-infants-eating-free-school-meals 2014-12-18T00:00:11+00:00

Official figures revealed today show that 1.3 million more children are now eating a healthy lunch since the policy launched in September.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/deputy-prime-minister-launches-free-school-meals 2014-09-02T00:15:00+01:00

From today (2 September 2014), every single child in the first 3 years of school will be eligible for a free school lunch.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/six-month-countdown-to-free-school-lunches-for-infants 2014-03-06T10:32:45+00:00

The government launches measures to help schools deliver free school lunches to all infant children.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nick-clegg-announces-155-million-more-children-to-receive-a-free-school-meal 2013-12-18T13:02:00+00:00

An estimated 1.55 million additional infants across the country will benefit from a free school meal from September 2014.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/primary-school-pupils-on-free-school-meals-close-gap-on-their-peers 2013-12-12T11:40:56+00:00

New figures show the poorest primary school children are closing the gap on their wealthier peers.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nick-clegg-announces-funding-details-for-free-school-meals 2013-12-05T12:06:31+00:00

The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, has announced £1 billion for the Department of Education to fund the free school meals commitment.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/free-school-lunch-for-every-child-in-infant-school 2013-09-17T17:20:00+01:00

Nick Clegg announces free school lunch for every child in state-funded infant school and disadvantaged students in further education.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/response-to-38-degrees-about-free-school-meals-campaign-from-david-laws-mp 2013-08-08T11:28:21+01:00

Letter written following an email campaign run by 38 Degrees after the publication of the School Food Plan on 12 July 2013.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/plan-to-increase-take-up-of-school-dinners-launched 2013-07-12T10:00:00+01:00

A plan of action designed to improve the quality and take-up of school food and put the kitchen at the heart of school life is published.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/no-money-from-free-school-meals-being-used-to-fund-new-free-schools 2010-06-25T01:00:00+01:00

Information on Michael Gove's announcement on the funding for free schools in the year 2010 to 2011.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/free-school-meals-continue-but-costly-expansion-plans-shelved 2010-06-09T01:00:00+01:00

Information on the government's plans for free school meals in the year 2010 to 2011.